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About this Site

Welcome to the online version of "Living And Working In Hong Kong". On this site, you can read the full text of "Living and Working in Hong Kong". This guide provides advice on life in Hong Kong, including work, people and culture as well as travel and shopping in Hong Kong. You can also check out the author's blog, interact in the forum, find useful websites in the directory, sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

Rachel Wright lived and worked in Hong Kong for many years, and has also enjoyed living and working in Beijing. She has written on education and social issues for the South China Morning Post.

Chapter List

  1. Notes
  2. The Reality Of Life In Hong Kong Challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong; Expatriate Lifestyles; Pick a lifestyle; unemployed or 'trailing' spouses or partners
  3. The Cost Of Living Main Costs; Other Costs;
  4. Arriving At The Airport visitor information and help; money; shops and resturants; luggage; accommodation; medical; washroom and nursing facilities; other facilities; transport connections; airport express trains;
  5. Getting Around Trains; buses; ferries; trams; taxis; elevated walkways; driving
  6. Accommodation finding a home; popular neighbours; searching for a property; renting a property; other options; short-term hotel accommodation; utilities; pets; life in your new home; removals companies
  7. Food Local Delicacies; Afternoon Teas, Tea Buffets And Tea Sets; Street Snacks; Sandwiches; Drinks Stalls; Coffee Shops; Tea Shops; Fast Food; Restaurants; Dining Locales; Take-Away/Home Delivery; Halal/Kosher Restaurants; Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants;
  8. Shopping QTS shops; malls; shops
  9. Having And Raising Children In Hong Kong pregnancy and childbirth; babysitters/nannies/full-time help; adopting a child; registering a birth and obtaining a passport; schools; leisure activities and extra-curricular activities; places to take kids
  10. Health Environmental Safety; Food Labelling; Infectious Diseases; Drugs; Health Insurance; Hospitals And Gp Services; Specialists; Stress; Counselling Services; Alternative And Complementary Health; Physical Fitness; Spa And Beauty; Facial Surgery And Invasive Tr
  11. Money Part Of The Plan; Banks; Money Changers; Financial Planning; Investments And Saving; Financial News And Education Resources;
  12. Society crime; religions; political system
  13. Marriage And Bereavement Marriage; Bereavement;
  14. Work Business Environment; Expatriate Employment Sectors; Requirements; Visas; Job Search; Employment Contracts; Tax; Setting Up A Company; Banks; Setting Up An Office; Government Support For Businesses; It Infrastructure; Chambers Of Commerce; Other Business C
  15. Professional Women In Hong Kong Stories; Support Organizations;
  16. English Language Teaching Trends In English Teaching In Hong Kong; Do I Need To Be Qualified To Work As An English Teacher In Hong Kong?; Salary And Work Visas; Employment Sectors;
  17. Professional Development Executive And Life Coaching; Undergraduate And Postgraduate Studies; Continuing Education; Training; Language Courses; General Short Courses For Self-Development;
  18. Volunteering Animal Welfare; Conservation; Counselling And Support; International Humanitarian; Local Issues; Youth;
  19. The Local Arts Scene Arts Festivals; Classical Music Concerts; Pop Concerts; Jazz; Dance; Theatre; Major Performance Venues; Film; Chinese Cultural Activities; European Cultural Activities; Visual Arts; Browsing Art Galleries; Books;
  20. Sports Sporting Events; Sports Clubs And Associations; Private Sports And Social Clubs; Golf;
  21. Interest Groups Asian Interest; Friends Of The Arts; Amateur Theatre Groups; Choirs; Film Buffs; Writers; Others; Women’s Clubs; Country Associations; University Alumni Associations;
  22. Classes General Interest; Antiques; Cooking; Cosmetics-Making; Dance; Flower Arranging; Jewellery And Glass; Languages; Painting And Fine Arts; Pottery; Music; Photography; Singing; Sports; Wine Appreciation And Tasting;
  23. Places To Visit Peace And Tranquillity; Urban Bustle; Historical Sightseeing; Museums;
  24. The Great Outdoors Hiking; Camping; Cycling; Outdoor Adventures; Junks; Bird- And Animal-Watching;
  25. Travel Popular Asian Destinations; Chinese Travel; Visas; Travel Agents;
  26. Bars, Nightclubs And After-Hours Entertainment Expat Districts For Socializing; Tea Dances; Latin American Dancing; Karaoke; Massage Parlours; The Gay Scene;
  27. Sex In The City Hong Kong: Graveyard Of Expat Marriages?; Dating Websites, Organizations And Personals;
 
 
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